Lactarius gymnocarpoides
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Russulaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus
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Lactarius gymnocarpoides is a tropical mushroom in the family Russulaceae.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom fungus is eaten after being parboiled before cooking.
Traditional Uses
It is parboiled before cooking and eating.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Benin, East Africa, Tanzania, West Africa,
Also Known As
Witsiba, Wunyidziva
References (3)
- Karhula P., et al, 1998, Tanzanian mushrooms and their uses 6. Lactarius. Karstenia 38:49-6
- Ducousso, M., et al, 2003, Les champignons ectomycorhiziens des forêts naturelles et des plantations d’Afrique de l’Ouest : une source de champignons comestibles. Bois et FORÊTS des TROPIQUES, 2003, N° 275 (1)
- Yorou, S. N., et al, 2001, Diversite et productivite des champignons comestible de la foret classee de War-Maro (Benin, Afrique de l'Ouest. Syst. Geogr. 71: 613-625
